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Dialysis Care in Salida, CO

Kidney Care Services, Close to Home

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center owns and operates a regional Dialysis Center on the second floor of the Salida hospital campus, offering both inpatient and outpatient dialysis. Your nephrologist, lab work, and medical team stay connected on one campus, where you receive your care.

Patients across the Arkansas River Valley and beyond can receive in-center hemodialysis or at-home peritoneal dialysis without having to travel for treatments.

Are You an Out-of-Town Visitor Looking for Dialysis Services?

If you are visiting the area, our Dialysis Center accommodates out-of-town patients. To ensure availability, your social worker must contact the unit in advance to coordinate care and obtain prior authorization.

Support for Patients Living Outside Our Area

Transportation assistance, clinical dietitians for nutrition planning, and wellness programs are available through our dialysis team for patients living outside our area. Ask your care team to connect you with these resources during treatment.

Need to schedule an appointment? Have questions? You can call our Dialysis Center at (719) 530-2487.

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Conditions We Treat with Dialysis

Dialysis at HRRMC supports patients at every stage of kidney disease, from early monitoring to full-time treatment:

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Nephrologist Dr. David Kanar, M.D., sees patients before dialysis becomes necessary, managing the fluid and waste buildup caused by kidneys filtering blood less effectively over time.
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): Patients whose kidneys no longer filter blood on their own receive ongoing in-center hemodialysis or at-home peritoneal dialysis, overseen by Nephrologist Dr. Jesse Flaxenburg, M.D.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Hospitalized patients facing a sudden drop in kidney function receive inpatient dialysis alongside their hospital care team.

Each condition calls for its own monitoring schedule and treatment mix, and your kidney function often determines whether in-center hemodialysis or at-home peritoneal dialysis fits your care best.

How Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Work

Once you and your nephrology team know where you stand, the next step is choosing how treatment happens:

In-Center Hemodialysis: A dialyzer, often called an artificial kidney, filters your blood outside your body during scheduled visits to the dialysis center, then returns clean blood to your system.
At-Home Peritoneal Dialysis: A soft catheter placed in your abdomen weeks in advance carries a dialysis solution through your abdominal lining to absorb waste and fluid, then drains the used solution into a bag so you can disconnect and go about your day, in the comfort of your own home.

Both treatment paths run under the same nephrology team, and neither replaces full kidney function. Your care team reviews your labs regularly to guide adjustments as your kidney disease changes.

Frequently Asked Questions About HRRMC Dialysis

Can I do dialysis at home?

Yes, if you meet certain health requirements determined by your nephrology provider. At-home peritoneal dialysis lets you complete treatment using a catheter and dialysis solution, without a trip to the dialysis center for every session. Your nephrology team places the catheter several weeks before you start and trains you on the process first.

What is the difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?

Hemodialysis filters your blood outside your body using a machine at the dialysis center, while peritoneal dialysis filters it inside your body using your abdominal lining at home. Your nephrologist recommends one path based on your kidney function and lifestyle.

Which type of dialysis is right for me?

Your nephrologist recommends hemodialysis or at-home peritoneal dialysis based on your kidney function, schedule, and ability to manage treatment at home. That decision can change over time as your kidney disease progresses.